Defamation

"Second Circuit Upholds $83.3 Million Verdict for E. Jean Carroll in Landmark Defamation Case Against Trump"

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NEW YORK — E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case against Donald Trump garnered renewed attention after the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a jury’s substantial verdict against the former president. Robbie Kaplan, Carroll’s attorney, expressed elation over the decision, noting the journey to this point has been arduous but rewarding. Kaplan stated that the ruling reaffirmed a jury’s determination that Trump sexually abused Carroll in 1996. It emphasized that Carroll did not fabricate her claims and that Trump had knowingly made false statements about her motives in the case, which has drawn significant public interest. … Read more

Court Affirms E. Jean Carroll’s $83.3 Million Victory in Defamation Case Against Trump

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NEW YORK — An appellate court has affirmed a substantial defamation ruling against former President Donald Trump, ordering him to pay E. Jean Carroll approximately $83.3 million. This decision stems from Carroll’s claim that Trump had damaged her reputation after she accused him of sexual assault. The ruling by New York’s appellate court reinforces an earlier jury verdict that found Trump liable for defamation related to his statements denying Carroll’s allegations. The court’s ruling reinforces the jury’s determination that Trump’s comments had significant repercussions on Carroll’s life and career. Carroll, a journalist and author, initially … Read more

Fat Joe Takes Legal Stand Against Attorney for Allegedly Using AI-Generated Fabrications in Defamation Case

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NEW YORK — Rapper Fat Joe has criticized attorney Tyrone Blackburn for allegedly using fabricated legal citations generated by artificial intelligence in a request to dismiss a defamation lawsuit. Court documents reviewed reveal that Fat Joe’s legal representatives claim Blackburn’s motion is filled with inaccuracies and deceptive legal references. They argue that they have identified “at least ten instances” of what they call “hallucinated” legal cases—instances where the citations either do not exist or misrepresent actual rulings. The Bronx-born artist, whose legal name is Joseph Cartagena, filed suit against Blackburn and his former hypeman, Terrance … Read more

Gateway Church Seeks Dismissal of Defamation Lawsuit Over Founder’s Abuse Allegations Response

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SOUTHLAKE, Texas — Gateway Church is seeking dismissal from a defamation lawsuit linked to allegations of sexual abuse against its founder, Robert Morris. The lawsuit has been filed by Cindy Clemishire and her father, addressing the church’s public response to the accusations. Clemishire alleges that Morris sexually abused her starting in 1982, when she was just 12 years old. She brought her allegations to light in June 2024, prompting a statement from Gateway Church that described Morris’s conduct as “inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady,” though it did not specify her age. Following the … Read more